1993 Volkswagen Corrado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado, 13% of the 48 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There have been a several small defects, but the last two were major. They were the failure of the ignition control module in oct 1998 ($1,440), and the heater core ruptured in jan 1999 ($440). The cooling system still seems not to be operating correctly because it operates between 215 and 230 deg f in 25 to 35 deg f ambient temperatures. Also, there is still a small leak in the cooling system near the top drivers side of the radiator which has not been located precisely yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #703040, filed 1999-02“After heater core failure repairs vehicle experienced intermitent electrical function . Checked to find coolant damage and advised not to drive due to threat of electricial short leading to dash fire .”
NHTSA complaint #727757, filed 2000-08“A short in either the power distribution module near the engine or the cooling fan circuit which is powered through the power distrubution module caught fire. Vehicle was parked at time of fire.”
NHTSA complaint #527452, filed 1997-12Related recalls
- 93V102000Jun 14, 1993An engine compartment electrical wiring harness may have been routed too close to a sheet metal edge. The wiring can become damaged during normal vehicle…Covers: Volkswagen Corrado 1992–1993
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology